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Applications are invited for awarding scholarship for the year 2013-14 under “Swami Vivekananda West Bengal Government Merit-cum-Means Scholarship Scheme” introduced for providing financial assistance to the poor and meritorious students of West Bengal pursuing higher studies. The students of Post-Madhyamik levels in regular courses who are domiciled in West Bengal and studying in one of the educational institutions of this state after passing out from the State Board / Council of Secondary / Higher Secondary Education and Madrasah Siksha Parishad or a University of West Bengal, set up by State Act, whose annual family income is Rs. 80,000/- or less may apply for this scholarship provided their educational qualifications are as follows:-

1) For Scholarships at Higher Secondary level (@ Rs. 500/- p.m.)
At least 75% in aggregate in Madhyamik Pariksha or its equivalent as stated above excluding optional elective subject. Students who are enrolled in Class XI on passing Madhyamik Pariksha or its equivalent examination in 2013 will be eligible to apply.

2) For the Under Graduate level scholarships (@ Rs. 750/- to Rs. 1500/- p.m.)
Candidates must obtain at least 75% marks, consisting of two language subjects and three best elective subjects. Students who are enrolled in the first year of Under Graduate Course after passing the H.S. Examination or its equivalent examination in 2013 will be eligible to apply.

3) For scholarships at Diploma (Polytechnic) level (@ 750/- p.m.)
Students who are enrolled after passing-out in Secondary (M.P.) Examination or its equivalent as stated above in 2013 for first year Diploma (Polytechnic) course [H.S. Examination or its equivalent for Diploma in Pharmacy or Modern office practice & Management of 2 year duration] and after passing-out in ‘West Bengal State Council of Vocational Education & Training’ courses which is equivalent to H.S. Examination for 2nd year Diploma (Polytechnic) courses on lateral entry basis will be eligible to apply. Candidates must obtain at least 75% marks in aggregate [excluding the marks secured in the optional elective subject, if any].

4) For the Post Graduate level scholarships (@ Rs. 1200/- to 1400/-)
At least 55% marks in Honours subjects at the Graduation level. Students who are enrolled in the first year class of Post Graduate Course in general education after passing the Graduation with Honours in 2013 will be eligible to apply.

Applications can be made either electronically (through website) or manually this year for all the courses excepting medical education. In case of medical education applications should only be made manually and not electronically.

Detailed particulars and guidelines of the “Swami Vivekananda West Bengal Government Merit-cum-Means Scholarship Scheme” along with proforma of Application Form, Model Proforma for Income Affidavit and Income Certificate will be available in the following website.

mcmscholarship.wb.gov.in This website will have contact numbers and emails for extending assistance. This website can also be accessed from banglarmukh.gov.in and higherednwb.net. Applicant can apply electronically online (with steady internet connectivity) or electronically offline (intermittent connectivity) from this website. An applicant can also download the manual paper forms available and fill it (hand written or typed) like previous years and submit it.